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If you haven’t already fallen under the spell of the Nike+ iPod vixen, then the Timex Ironman iControl Watch might peak your interest.
The iControl name has been with Timex for a long time. A while back, it meant that you could control the alarms, timers and such with the iControl stem. Now, it means that it’s made for iPod and you can advance your songs and turn up the volume with your watch.
Notice that it’s labeled as Made for Ipod and not Made for iPhone. According to this article from PC World, however, it is supposed to work with the iPhone:
“The watch is an advanced sports timepiece that also works as a wireless operating device for the iPod – and is compatible with the iPhone when that device is set to airplane mode.”
So, if you’re willing to be unable to take calls, it looks like it will work with the iPhone. Doesn’t that eliminate half of the usefulness of taking the iPhone with you on a workout?
Timex’s Ironman watches are great for working out. If all you need to do is log laps and time yourself, then this watch is great. If you would like something more like a heart rate monitor or mileage tracking, then you’re out of luck. At least you’ll be able to control your iPod, though.
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February 25th, 2008 at 3:01 am
The Timex Ironman Bodylink Trail Runner is an excellent tool for planning your fitness training and getting feedback while underway. It’s a 3 piece unit which combines a sports watch, heart monitor and GPS technology. Theres more on it’s features at the link below.
http://gpstekreviews.com/2008/01/31/timex-gps-watch-%e2%80%93-ironman-bodylink-trail-runner-%e2%80%93-review/